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Free tree workshop coming to Imperial

Plan to attend the April 4 Imperial Tree Care Workshop. The past years of drought have hurt many trees in southwest Nebraska. UNL Extension and Nebraska Forest Service are sponsoring a tree care workshop where participants can get answers to questions on tree problems and care. The free tree care workshop begins at 9 a.m. MT time at the Lied Library, Imperial. Topics that will be covered include: • Tree Selection for SW Nebraska: choosing drought tolerant, sustainable trees • Proper tree planting • Pruning tree basics • Hands-on tree pruning at the CCS arboretum In case of inclement weather, all sessions will be at the library. For information call the Chase County Extension office at 308-882-4731.